Writing, Journalism & Publishing

Mira Shah

Editor

Developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination.

Pune, India

Fictional sample · Not a verified candidate record

Professional profile

Editor with an illustrative 11-year career focused on developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination. Brings together structural editing, copy editing and style guides with practical delivery experience. Selected work below shows the problem, my contribution and the handover material rather than unsupported performance claims.

Professional experience

Jul 2022 - Present

Editor

Asterline Editorial Studio

Responsible for scoped developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination work, coordinating the relevant reviewers and delivery partners.

  • Created a shared editorial brief and worked with writers on clarity while preserving their voice.
  • Moved verification and permissions checks earlier in the editorial schedule.
  • Maintained reporting & editing role and made unresolved questions visible before handover.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Editor

Northmere Editorial Studio

Supported progressively more complex work in developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination, with a defined review process.

  • Used structural editing and fact checking on assigned work; recorded decisions so colleagues could understand the approach.
  • Prepared workflow map and style-sheet update and incorporated specialist feedback before closing the workstream.
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Editorial Assistant

Cedarfield Editorial Studio

Built foundations through supported assignments, observation and practical feedback.

  • Assisted with copy editing and editorial planning, checking work with an experienced reviewer.
  • Kept organised work records and developed clear handover habits through supervised practice.
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Mira ShahEditor / Continued

Core capabilities

01Structural editing02Copy editing03Style guides04Fact checking05Editorial planning06Writer feedback

Selected writing & editorial work

01Story / audience

Long-form journal issue

The challenge

Commissioned pieces differed widely in structure and tone.

My contribution

Created a shared editorial brief and worked with writers on clarity while preserving their voice.

Deliverable Edited sample issue and editorial notes

02Reporting & editing role

Editorial workflow design

The challenge

Late factual corrections disrupted production.

My contribution

Moved verification and permissions checks earlier in the editorial schedule.

Deliverable Workflow map and style-sheet update

Education

2013 - 2015

Master's in Publishing

Asterbridge Institute of Professional Studies

Specialist study with a practice focus on structural editing and copy editing.

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts

Cedarhaven College of Applied Studies

Foundation study, practical assignments and supervised learning. Fictional institution and qualification record.

Continuing development

2024

Structural editing - advanced practice workshop

Scenario exercises and peer review in developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination.

2025

Fact checking - reflective practice seminar

Applied learning reviewed through a bounded example and a written reflection.

Practice notes

Creative practice
Developmental editing, editorial systems and publication coordination
Material status
Illustrative concepts, not published client commissions
Rights & credits
Replace with permission-cleared work and actual credits

Languages

English - professional working / Hindi - professional working